Juneau (LPD 10) - Naval Cruise Book

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JimU ' s Insignia The insignia surrounded by a length of line, a heraldic symbol for a Naval command, unbroken to represent the unity which characterizes USS JUNEAU. The alligators serving as supporters of the coat-of-arms proper are traditional emblems of the U. S Navy ' s amphibious forces - their position at the juncture of land and sea Emblazoned at the top of the shield is two predominant stars-Naval line insignia-honoring the two former warships which bore the name JUNEAU and emphasizing the strong ties of tradition with them Centered in the coat-of-arms is the Sitka Spruce, state tree of Alaska, whose capital city has given USS JUNEAU its name Finally, in the background are the jagged peaks and snowy crest which surround Juneau. Alaska I

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J J « y -lgl HISTORY OF THE PERFEfT 10 ' USS JUNEAU {LPD-10} is the third ship of the fleet to bear the name of the capital city of Alaska, founded by the explorer, Joe Juneau. The first JUNEAU {CL-52}. a light cruiser, was sunk by a Japanese submarine in November 1942. The second JUNEAU {CLA-119}, an anti-aircraft cruiser, played a major role in two Korean tours fi-om 1950 to 1952, earning five battle stars before decommissioning in 1956 This ship, the third JUNEAU, was built by the Lockheed Shipbuilding and Construction Company. Seattle. Washington Her keel was laid on January 23. 1965. she was commissioned July 12. 1969. and after shakedown training, became the flagship of .Amphibious Squadron Eleven. USS JUNEAU has deployed fifteen time s to the Western Pacific since joining the Fleet and participated in activities as diverse as ' ■ ' aliant Usher off the coast of Pohang Korea. Team Spirit {the largest operation since World War II f off of Pusan Korea, multi-national mine warfare exercises as the flagship for Mine Countermeasures Group 1 while deployed off the coast of South Korea. Operation Desert Storm as a result of the Iraqi invasion of Kuwait, humanitarium eff orts in support of Operation Restore Hope {participating in the first Amphibious .Assault since the Korean War f off the coast of Somalia, and more recently Operation Southern Watch and Mgilant Sentinel while deployed to the North .Arabian Sea and Persian Gulf USS JUNU.A.U has proven beyond a shadow of a doubt that she stands for excellence in every aspect. Thruogh out three decades of exceptional service. JL ' N ' E.AU has completed every tasking, mission, and operation flawlessly .After completing her fifteenth deployment, JL ' NE.AU stands fijlly ready to continue to support and defend, no matter how diverse, the goals, objectives and national interests of the United States

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Tern E. Bugarin Captain, United States Navy Commanding Officer, USS JUNEAU (LPD 10) Captain Tem E. Bugarin was born in By-By Leyte ' Philippine Islands and was raised in Stockton, California. He graduated from Fresno State University and received his commission as an Ensign in January, 1969. Captain Bugarin first reported to the San Diego based USS FLOYD COUNTY (LST 762) as Communications Officer. Following a tour with the Naval Advisory Group in Vietnam, he obtained a Masters Degree at the Naval Postgraduate School in Monterey, California and completed an assignment aboard the guided missile cruiser USS GRIDLEY (CG 21) as Communications Officer. In January 1976, Captain Bugarin attended Destroyer School at Newport, Rhode Island, followed by an assignment as Engineer Officer aboard the guided missile destroyer USS LYNDE McCORMICK (DDG 8). During his tour aboard, the ship was awarded the Battle E , signifying excellence in battle efficiency. From the LYNDE McCORMICK, Captain Bugarin served with the Joint Chiefs of Staff as a Strategic Analyst. Returning to sea in February 1981, Captain Bugarin completed a tour as Executive Officer of USS RACINE (LST 1 191), home ported in Long Beach, California. Following his tour in RACINE, Captain Bugarin attended a series of professional courses before returning to sea as Engineer Officer in USS SAIPAN (LHA 2). In September 1986, Captain Bugarin became the first naval officer born in the Philippine Islands to assume command of a U. S. warship, the USS SAGINAW (LST 1 188) home ported in Little Creels, Virginia. Subsequent tours included duty as Chief Staff Officer for Amphibious Squadron NINE, Comptroller for the Puget Sound Naval Shipyard and as Commander, Afloat Training Group Western Pacific based in Honshu Yolcosuka, Japan. In addition to a Masters degree in Operations Research Systems Analysis, Captain Bugarin earned a Masters degree in Business and Public Administration from Southeastern University (Washington DC) and a Master of Arts Degree in International Relations from Salve Regina College, Newport, Rl. Captain Bugarin is a proven subspecialist in Operations Research Systems Analysis and Naval Engineering. He has an area sub- specialist code in Financial Management and has completed half of his academic requirements for a Doctorate in Business Administration. 1994 Captain Bugarin assumed command of the San Diego home ported USS JUNEAU (LPD 10) on 8 June Captain Bugarin ' s awards and decorations include the Defense Meritorious Service Medal, Meritorious Service Medal, Navy Commendation Medal witti Combat V , and various other service and campaign ribbons. Captain Bugarin is married to the former Criselda A. Matulak from Stockton, California. They have two daughters, Florie and Marie. 4jS3 «S2